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You can perform many different maintenance tasks on your car yourself, but it’s important that you ensure you’re safe while doing so. Here are some of the most important tips to follow at all times, whether you’re changing the oil...
This sounds like you have a busted clutch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/clutch-is-not-working-inspection) or transmission along with your axles being broken. The broken axles may be an indication that the transmission input shaft or clutch is broken. The engine oil cooler would have to...
If a hose is detached, I would try and figure out where it may have come loose from. If you are not comfortable, or unable to find where the hose is disconnected from, I would recommend having a professional technician,...
If there is a click when you try starting it then you need to see where the click is coming from. I typically start by checking to see if the clicking is coming from the starter. If the starter is...
If the Turbo bearing is starting to go bad then the turbo may be noisy. The turbo could need to be inspected for fin damage or a binding waste gate operation. Also, the intake tubes would need to be checked...
Normally, that is from worn outer CV joints (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/is-it-safe-to-drive-with-a-damaged-cv-joint). It's a front wheel drive car, it generally means you need new CV joints. The way the things go today is you better just replace the whole driveshaft. Because they make...
A few faults can cause the vehicle to have a headlight that remains on. The most common problems include a wiring short to power, switch issue (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-headlight-switch), or the headlight (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-headlight-bulb) itself. If you'd like to get this fixed and...
Hi there - the "wrench light (https://www.yourmechanic.com/question/what-does-the-service-engine-soon-light-mean"), which allegedly indicates a variety of problems with the drivetrain, is a huge source of frustration on the part of Ford owners such as yourself. It is not well understood, or trained for,...
Hi there: Diagnosing a hard to start issue remotely is very difficult. There could be multiple ignition system components such as crank or camshaft position sensors that are damaged, have faulty electrical harnesses or are not communicating with other ignition...
The The 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML350 BlueTec is a safe vehicle that offers many standard features such as solid wood accents, thick leather on the seats, and memory buttons to save your seating position. The ride is comfortable as it has...
Mid-size sedans are the perfect family vehicle; offering just enough space for you and a few kids, but not so much that a small family will feel lost in them. This class of vehicles is slightly larger than a compact...
Towing Towing is tricky business and depending on the weight you’re dealing with, it really determines what vehicle is best for you. If it’s light loads you’re looking at towing, we’ve put together a list of the top five cars...